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Arts digest: Humane Society, Sun Bowl, more

El Paso Times
Published 11:11 a.m. MT Nov. 11, 2015

"The Sparrows of San Elizario" by Jeniffer Stapher-Thomas won first place at the "2015 Sun Bowl Art Exhibition."(Photo: Courtesy of Jeniffer Stapher-Thomas)

Sun Bowl exhibition
winners named

Paul Dumond has won best of show in the "2015 Sun Bowl Art Exhibition."

Jeniffer Stapher-Thomas took first place; Robert Dozal, second; and Margaret Tumey, third. Bert Saldana and Holly Cox were given honorable mentions.

The show continues through the end of the year at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Admission is free. The museum’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Information: 543-6747; internationalmuseumofart.net.

‘Rescued Love’ art show
will help rescue pets

“Rescued Love,” a new pet-themed art exhibit to benefit the El Paso Humane Society, will open with a reception and silent auction from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21 in the organization’s main lobby, 4991 Fred Wilson.

A portion of all sales from the silent auction will benefit the Humane Society of El Paso.

The show will continue through Dec. 12. Organizers hope to make it an annual event.

Information: hselpaso.org, 532-6971.

Wine, cheese and boots
featured at history museum

Boot craftsmen from Lucchese will discuss the history and making of cowboy boots during a wine and cheese event at the El Paso Museum of History.

“Wine & Cheese at the Museum,” set for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19, will be dedicated to the exhibit “Made in El Paso: The Traditions, Influence and Legacy of El Paso’s Cowboy Boots.” Admission is $10 ($6 for museum members); there will be a cash wine bar.

The museum is at 510 N. Santa Fe.

Information: 351-3588.

Canadian artist shows
works at Peña Gallery

“Imagine,” featuring Quebec artist Johanne Blaquière, is on exhibit through April 30 at Peña Gallery & Studio, 12790 Alarcon Road in San Elizario.

It’s the first exhibit in the gallery’s new “International Artists Series.” A reception for Blaquière will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 12.

Information: 851-8400, sanelizariohistoricdistrict.org.

Watercolorists meet

Ofelia Castaneda and Isela Garcia will give a presentation about glass decor during the next meeting of the Rio Bravo Watercolorists. The public is welcome.

The lunch meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Radisson El Paso Airport, 1770 Airway. Cost of the meal is $15 by check; reservations are requested by Nov. 15 at jaxgirl998@aol.com.

Call for artists

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is calling for potential vendors, including artists and artisans, for its upcoming Holiday Market.

Interested vendors of handmade or hand-produced work should take samples to the restaurant from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

The market will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Ardovino’s, 1 Ardovino Drive, in Sunland Park.

Information: 575-589-0653 ext. 3.

Email information about artists, exhibits or galleries for this page to living@elpasotimes.com by 5 p.m. Monday for publication Sunday.